Next Step Training - Building to 10K
- Date
- July 30, 2026
- Location
- 5470 Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD
- Distance
- Next Step Training - 10K
From the Organizer
Looking to train for a 10K race this year? Join the Howard County Striders for one of their prestigious training programs!
Join the Howard County Striders for one of their prestigious training programs!
10K Goal Race will be the Columbia Classic 10K race on the first Sunday in October
The Next Step Building to 10K Program is for runners of varying abilities. Participants will do a 2 mile time trial July 23 at Longfellow Elementary at 6pm so coordinators can group participants with those of similar abilities. Weekly training runs will involve a variety of running techniques including speed work and hill work to improve running performance. All runners should be able to run 3 miles before starting the program.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More running races in MD
Junior Striders by Annapolis Striders
Youth
Pride 5K - Baltimore
5K
Chesapeake Bay Paddle - hosted by Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club
Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival
Half Marathon · 5K
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Next Step Training - Building to 10K?
- Next Step Training - Building to 10K is a running event held in Columbia, MD. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Next Step Training - Building to 10K?
- Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Columbia, MD at 5470 Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Next Step Training - Building to 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Next Step Training - Building to 10K
Jul 30, 2026